Monday, 26 October 2009
Phillies and Yankees on World Series
The wait is finally over.
The Phillies and Yankees have faced each other during the regular season, and the Phillies have won the series, 2-1, against the Yankees. Game 2 of that series was a walk-off win as Melky Cabrera hit a single, scoring Robinson Cano. Alex Rodriguez provided the tying run, a two-run homer to the right field.
Game 1 of the World Series will be started in the Yankee Stadium and starting pitchers will be CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee. Both pitchers are considered aces in their ball clubs. But who will prevail?
Cliff Lee has a 14-13 record, 245 hits, 3 walks, 10 strikeouts, and a 3.22 ERA. CC Sabathia, on the other hand, has an amazing 19-8 record. He has allowed 197 hits and 67 walks while striking out 197. If Mo is capable of calming the Yankees organization, and fans alike, during the late innings, CC has a calming effect on me when he's starting for the Bombers.
Both NL and AL teams know how big the World Series will be. The Philadelphia Phillies will do everything to defend their title while the New York Yankees will be looking forward for a 27th World Series title.
There are a lot of World Series rookies from the Yankees, but the Old Guard remains intact. The last Old Guard appearance in the World Series, excluding Andy Pettitte who was in the Astros, was on 2004. This would be a nice reunion, especially that Pettitte is back to the Yankees. With new members in their club, the World Series will be more exciting.
The Phillies and Yankees are strong teams in their respective leagues, but only one team will claim the 2009 World Series title. I am a fan of both teams, but I am rooting for my top favourite team, the New York Yankees.The National and American League Series are over. But, "It ain't over till it's over." It must be a wonderful night for Yogi Berra who watched the game. I'd love to hear what he's got to say about Game 6.
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Sunday, 18 October 2009
October 18 in Baseball History
1977. Mr. October was born in the house that Babe Ruth built.
1977 World Series Game 6. Reggie Jackson on plate.
4th inning: 2-run homer
5th inning: 2-run homer
8th inning: Solo home run
8-4, NY Yankees vs. LA Dodgers.
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Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Gyah..
It feels like forever since the last time I made a blog entry here. I haven't even written one in my other blogs, except for deviantART. I've been quite busy lately, plus our internet connection is being a troublesome so it's hard to stay long in front of an almost useless computer.
What concerns me write now is my "sports-writing" hobby. I haven't written an article since the first week of the month. Speaking of sports, ESPN is annoying me right now. They don't have weekday coverage of MLB, except for Fridays. So the Baseball coverage is on Fridays to Sundays only.
Thank God they had a live coverage of the MLB Homerun Delby and All-Star Game last week!
I think this will be enough for today. I still have to study and memorize.. o_o But I'm fine with it. :)
Music:
Mika Nakashima - Stars
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Wednesday, 01 July 2009
Living in June 30 and July 1.
My circadian rhythm is messing again. I wonder if watching too much Baseball made my body adjust to New York time. I may be quick to figure out the real time in Manila, but my body is having a little trouble following. I must work this out.
By the way, I made a new blog. It's sole purpose is for Baseball. I'm glad I didn't rush to make one before. It's hosted by MLB. It's JenShinrai in MLBlogs. But my blog name is Hope, Faith, Love ... for the Yankees, and Baseball.
I have a new entry posted there. The Yankees had their first game of the series against the Seattle Mariners. Too bad I wasn't able to watch that; not available on ESPN. At least the game yielded a positive result. First game, first win. 8-5. ^_^
A couple of hours before the game, Mark Teixeira had a chat with fans. It was fun reading his answers about some questions. Too bad I didn't have mine answered. Should've submitted my questions earlier.
Music:
Blackmore's Night - Ghost of a Rose
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